A blog about family life, the ups and downs and all that's in between. Written through the eyes of a stay at home mama of three.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Holiday Road

If there is one thing I have learnt this past week or so, it's that holidays can certainly bring out the brilliant best andthe reprehensible worst in a family. My boys and I embarked on an eight day road trip to the beautiful sunshine state. It was every bit as wonderful as I imagined... and at times, every bit as manic. Scott and I both knew there would be moments when we would kick ourselves silly for making the decision to drive and not fly us up. But with all the magnificent memories behind us, we don't regret it for a second.

In some ways I wish I had been able to blog or at least keep a journal each day we were away, as so many funny incidents and noteworthy happenings will run into one another as I reflect. However, the time out from laptops and phones and the long, precious hours spent with family, will never be replaced. So I am glad these days in January 2012, when the sun shone permanently big and bright and blazing, are etched forever in my heart... and judging by the extensive collection of happy snaps captured, forever in my mind.

Eager little souls bounding onto the scorching sands of Maroochydore Beach for the first time... testing the waters, clothes and all. Views of an infinite coast, stretching for miles and miles... just blue ocean, golden earth and powdery sky. Messy morning locks, laughs and cuddles on a balcony, in the warm sun of a new day. Lunch overlooking one of the best surf beaches I've ever been to, glorious Coolum. Father and son sharing a drink and a quiet wave of gentle serenity. Chubby, soft, baby skin and tangled wet hair. Sunscreen and salt crusted faces. Dinners at 5.30 in family friendly eateries. Happy, but tired, little eyes. Living, loving, learning, on holiday road.

Welcome home! Looks like we put on some great weather and hospitality for you up here. The smiles and relaxed faces say it all - a great beach holiday was had by all. Good to have you back in blog land xo

OMG I was only 5 minutes from you my friend wish I knew you were coming I would have had you over for lunch or dinner, so happy you had fun around our little world here on the Sunshine Coast. Your photos are awesome, we spent 5 days at Stradbroke Island last week had an amazing time. Hope you have a wonderful day dearest one.

Wow, looks like fun. I love little adventures with the kids....brave move to go by car...either way they have their drawbacks though! I love that part of the world - and you scored some top weather too! Have a good week;)

Toss them in my car, i make the trip frequently from Canberra to Brisbane to visit my husband (or use his free bachelor pad for a holiday) & my children are not allowed to even think about conflict as i drive. Best addition to the trip most recently was tossing in the German Shepherd, kept my 3rd girl silent & caring for him. He was the best behaved of my 4 children. All i can say (& all our children have ever known) is 3 rows of seats!! Sounds like a gorgeous adventure you're having there, just lovely, sand in your swimming trunks & all, love Posie